I really can't believe it myself, but it's true. I am now dreaming about crafting. So here's what came to me in my dreams the other night. And yes, I actually made it and am posting a tutorial on the final day of the Whiplash Tutorial contest.
A no-sew apron tutorial.
Gather your supplies: old pair of jeans, scissors and ribbon.
Start cutting from just above the zipper on the front of the jeans and continue cutting around just below the belt loops.
Cut along the side seam.
Continue cutting just below the pockets. Repeat for second side until you're happy with the shape of your apron.
The original fasteners can be used to wear the apron...
...but to pretty it up a bit, slide a ribbon through the belt loops.
Embellish if you'd like. I used some felt cut outs left-over from this project.
(This step does require a little hand stitching.)
That's it. Ready for more crafting.
You rock the apron world so hard Kristin. You know I have my own Sizix hammer and accessories now? I blame you. I will just have to make myself a handy apron to wear them around the house - more like keep them on my person and out of Cyrus' chubby little hand. He likes hammers. Worryingly so.
Posted by: Sonya | March 31, 2007 at 03:01 AM
fun! I love the little embellishments.
I wonder if I have an old pair of jeans lying around?
Posted by: Valerie | March 31, 2007 at 06:36 AM
Too CUTE!!! good job recycling those pants...just in time for Earth Day!
Posted by: carolyn | March 31, 2007 at 10:38 AM
love it!
Posted by: mimi k | March 31, 2007 at 12:10 PM
wonderful- i am gonna try that now..
Posted by: faun | March 31, 2007 at 07:18 PM
that is just too kool, i am amazed - you could wear it back or frontwards! wow! how magical to make something from a dream!
Posted by: tash at poppyseeds | April 01, 2007 at 01:07 AM
The apron looks wonderful! What a great way to recycle a pair of pants. Love the embellishments.
Posted by: shirley | April 01, 2007 at 07:52 AM
That's really cute and clever, Kristin. How sweet of you to share your idea. Wow, lucky you to now be having dreams of your creative projects!
Speaking of aprons, I just saw a really cute and ruffled apron on www.fleamarketstudio.typepad.com. Thought you might like it because of its bright colors and prints.
Posted by: Julie | April 01, 2007 at 09:49 AM
I got the link address wrong, above. Try this: http://fleamarketstudio.typepad.com/my_weblog/
Posted by: Julie | April 01, 2007 at 09:51 AM
Crafting in your dreams now huh? This is so very clever. Excellent tutorial.
Posted by: jen | April 01, 2007 at 11:30 AM
This is clever and whimsical - I love it! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Jeannine | April 01, 2007 at 06:51 PM
This is clever and whimsical - I love it! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Jeannine | April 01, 2007 at 06:52 PM
I love this, too! I need one of these for my PaddlePunches!
Posted by: Laurie | April 01, 2007 at 11:02 PM
What a brilliant idea! Thanks.
Posted by: carolyn | April 02, 2007 at 04:18 AM
yes--brilliant! i'm going to make one this week for gardening. love it--
Posted by: Enthusia | April 02, 2007 at 08:18 AM
I just got my box of those sizzix thingies the other day :) I blame you and those lovely trees and pincushions you posted the other weeks ;)
Apron looks cute! I might need to go get a pair of cargo pants from the thrift shop for one
Posted by: Jocelyn | April 02, 2007 at 08:53 AM
oh this is way cool! keep on dreaming!
Posted by: louise | April 02, 2007 at 04:37 PM
Looksjust like an add for sizzix! Way to go!
Posted by: theresa | April 02, 2007 at 06:36 PM
how clever are you! Good luck with Whiplash!
Posted by: mariannealice | April 03, 2007 at 05:34 AM
How fabulous is this??!!
Posted by: norththreads | April 04, 2007 at 09:53 PM
This is dang cute. I love the sassy hammer shot. And in your dreams no less? Fantastic!
Posted by: Bitter Betty | April 05, 2007 at 08:44 AM
This must be worthy of some creativity award!! Absolutly incredible!!
Posted by: Natasha | April 05, 2007 at 04:01 PM
What a great idea! Sooo cute!
Posted by: Karin | April 05, 2007 at 11:44 PM
Just stumbled across your blog today. Have had much fun reading and watching. The non-sew-apron is such a creative idea!
Posted by: ohelene | April 07, 2007 at 02:27 PM
clever, clever! I must try this! I think I may have a pair or two of jeans that, *ahem*, don't fit anymore.....
Posted by: amanda bel | April 09, 2007 at 10:49 PM
WOw!! i just love your idea...
Posted by: fatema | April 10, 2007 at 05:51 AM
cute idea!!
Posted by: Dannielle | April 14, 2007 at 10:49 PM
cute idea!!
Posted by: Dannielle | April 14, 2007 at 10:50 PM
excellent idea, what a wonderful dream!
Posted by: Veronica TM | April 19, 2007 at 01:53 PM
I just stumbled across your blog...Love this idea very very much......Wow, great blog
Posted by: Angie | April 29, 2007 at 08:27 PM
Oh my, oh my, oh my. I have the perfect pair of jeans just waiting for this treatment, and how often do I need something like this? All the time. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Leah Adams | May 02, 2007 at 11:04 PM
Wow; that is so cool!
Posted by: Rachel R. | November 06, 2007 at 03:29 PM
I am so going to make this!! Thanks!
Posted by: Beckie | January 05, 2008 at 05:15 PM
Came across this in my search for a no sew apron. I'm a homeschool Mom and we're doing a five in a row study on Katy, No Pocket and I wanted to find an EASY apron to make with my girls (ages 4 and 6). This is perfect because I DO NOT sew at all!!! Thank You!!
Posted by: Kim | March 24, 2008 at 10:35 AM
very cool. i haven't seen a union bay label since my high school days in the late 80's! do they still make them?! :)
Posted by: jen | April 03, 2008 at 10:35 PM
That is so cute!! Great idea!
Posted by: Susan | May 30, 2008 at 09:46 PM
I will be making one of these in the very near time frame. Take care.and thanks
Posted by: Cynthia | June 18, 2008 at 01:42 PM
oh, my goodness, could this project come at a perfect time or what? my hubby has an old pair of jeans with the knees blown out that he gave me to craft with. i already have plans for the legs (i'm using them to make one of the nester's garlands) but now i will be extra careful with the top half and make myself this little apron... i think i will jazz it up with lots of cute rickrack and whatnot!
muchas gracias!
Posted by: Cristy | July 28, 2008 at 02:52 PM
Neat and no-sew too! We've included this as part of our favorite apron patterns (linked from name). Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Caley | December 01, 2008 at 08:50 AM
How cleaver, I have used old jeans to make placemats, for a gift. My daughter-in-law love them.Thanks for another great use of old jeans. God bless Cecilia
Posted by: Cecilia Joyce | August 24, 2009 at 10:49 AM